SHIMLA: Secretary, Government of India, ministry of tribal affairs S K Naik on Tuesday lauded the works executed by different departments, under various welfare schemes, in the Spiti Valley.

Presiding over the review meeting of the tribal sub-plan at Kaza, he expressed satisfaction over the developmental works carried out in the Valley, despite the difficult topography, climatic conditions of the region and the short working season.

Commissioner-cum-secretary, tribal development, Subhash Negi said over Rs 19.53 crore was being spent under the tribal sub-plan and Rs